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Overview

User Rating:
6.5/10   73,540 votes
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Director:
Tony Scott
Writers:
Ehud Yonay (article)
Jim Cash (written by) ...
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Release Date:
16 May 1986 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
From the Producers of Beverly Hills Cop and Flashdance [UK Theatrical] more
Plot:
The macho students of an elite US Flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete to be best in the class, and one romances the teacher. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 8 wins & 5 nominations more
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(182 articles)
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User Comments:
Fun, entertaining and unbelievable! more (305 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Top Guns (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
110 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

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Trivia:
The love scene between Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis was filmed after initial test screenings. Moviegoers complained that there was no love scene, so the company obliged. McGillis, however, had already dyed her hair darker for her next film. This is why the scene is tinted blue. Also noticeable as a subsequent shoot due to the longer length of Tom Cruise's hair (particularly in front). more
Goofs:
Continuity: Iceman suddenly appears next to Wolfman in the locker. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Flight Captain: Good morning, Scott.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Aenigma (1987) more
Soundtrack:
Destination Unknown more

FAQ

Which motorcycle does Tom Cruise ride in the movie?
Why aren't more F14's launched for the final dog-fight against the Migs at the end of the film? It seems a little silly to only send up two with Maverick in reserve.
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3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Fun, entertaining and unbelievable!, 30 August 2003
8/10
Author: danielpitney from Pittsburgh, PA

Most of the comments about this movie are more unbelievable than the picture itself. Some are saying it's the greatest movie which is far from true. On the other side are the cinema snobs who won't let themselves enjoy this motion picture. This movie may require much more "suspension of disbelief " than most but the fact that many are still enjoying it says plenty about its entertainment value.

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